Friday, May 3
Class of 1963 50th Reunion Celebration
Class of 1963 Welcome Breakfast
– Great Court, Main Building
Catch up with classmates and friends from the Class of 1963 while enjoying breakfast fare, bloody marys, mimosas, coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
Class of 1963 Golden Dragon Society Induction and Awards Ceremony
– Main Building Auditorium
Members of the Class of 1963 will be officially inducted into the Golden Dragon Society and presented with Society pins at this special reunion ceremony. The Class will also join the Alumni Association in recognizing the 2013 recipient of the Golden Dragon Society Award.
Class of 1963 Photograph
– Main Building Staircase
Gather with classmates to commemorate the Class of 1963’s reunion with a group photograph. Photos will be sent to attendees after the reunion as a memento of this special milestone.
Golden Dragon Society – Annual Luncheon
– Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center
Chat, laugh and dine as you catch up on 50 or more years of memories over lunch in Drexel’s Student Center. You will enjoy a three-course meal with wine, beer and soft drinks. Current members of the Golden Dragon Society from the Class of 1962 and prior are also invited to join the Class of 1963 for this annual Society luncheon.
Campus Bus Tour
– Outside Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center
Hop aboard a Drexel shuttle bus for a guided tour of the University City campus led by current students. Check out all of the changes that have taken place since your last visit to campus.
Friday, May 3
All Alumni
NEW EVENT: The Dragon’s Lair – Alumni Lounge and Buffet
– Paul Peck Alumni Center
Sit back and relax as you enjoy an evening just for you – our Drexel graduates! We’re transforming the Paul Peck Alumni Center into an alumni lounge open for all alumni and complete with games, drinks and a buffet dinner. Stop by anytime between 5 and 8 p.m.!
Annual Alumni – Wine Pairing Dinner
– The Academic Bistro, Paul Peck Problem Solving and Research Center
You won’t want to miss reserving a spot at this popular annual dinner, where guests will enjoy a farm-to-table, three-course menu fully-prepared and served by Drexel students. Each course will be paired with carefully-selected local wines, described in detail by our experienced wine instructor.
Saturday, May 4
All Alumni
21st Annual University City 5K Run benefitting the Pipino – Memorial Scholarship
– 33rd Street and Lancaster Avenue
For the past 21 years, the University City 5K Run has been dedicated to the memory of Nick Pipino, a Drexel student who was killed in 1992 while working to finance his education. Proceeds directly support the memorial scholarship established in his name, which benefits Drexel students.
NEW EVENT:
Alumni Scavenger Hunt and Lunch
– North Gym, Daskalakis Athletic Center
The Alumni Association hosted its first-ever scavenger hunt in September, and it was such a hit, we decided to have another one at Alumni Weekend! Teams of up to six people will work together to scour campus, answering questions and gathering clues from Drexel’s colleges, schools and departments. Great prizes will be awarded to the top teams including a Nintendo Wii U Gaming System for the first place in the Family Team category. Four $50 Amazon gift cards will be awarded to the top adult team. Even if you don’t participate in the Hunt, all alumni are invited to join in the post-hunt excitement at our lunch, which will feature music and food, along with fun and games for kids ages 12 and under.
Alumni Association Awards Ceremony
– Paul Peck Alumni Center
Celebrate the achievements of your fellow graduates and current Drexel students as the Alumni Association Board of Governors presents its 2013 Alumni Association Awards, Scholarships and Outstanding Student Awards. Many of the University’s colleges and schools will also honor alumni of their programs with awards.
Class of 1988 Silver Dragon Reunion Reception
– Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building
Members of the Class of 1988 are invited to this cocktail reception on campus where you can catch up with your classmates and friends! The Alumni Association will commemorate your 25th reunion as you and your classmates are officially inducted into the Silver Dragon Society. Then head over to the University Gala for dinner and dancing to close out the weekend.
NEW and improved: University Gala
– Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center
You spoke, and we listened! In response to your feedback, we’re excited to announce that we’ve made some changes to this year’s Vegas-themed University Gala. We’re bringing back the Pre-Gala Cocktail Reception which will feature appetizers, a host beer and wine bar, and music from “the big dance band,” Midnight Hour. The band will start much earlier this year which means more time to dance! Dancing will begin at the Cocktail Reception at 6 p.m. and continue throughout the evening, breaking only for a delicious three-course dinner at 7 p.m. The Gala is one of the most anticipated events of Alumni Weekend—we hope to see you there!